Renovations & upgrades at riemvasmaak hot springs – construction tender in northern cape

Construction work at Riemvasmaak Hot Springs: renovation of chalets 1-4, electrical supply upgrade, sewer reticulation upgrade, road upgrades, and pool renovations. CIDB grading of 6GB or higher required.

Compulsory clarification meeting and site inspection: 10 November 2026 at 10:00 at Riemvasmaak Hot Springs reception building, Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape. A suitably qualified and experienced representative must attend; failure disqualifies the tender.

Closing date and time: 30 November 2026 at 11:00.

Enquiries

• Contact: Mr Garret Kobe
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: (012) 426 5132

Submission address (tender box):

SANParks Regional Office, Bi-Lo Office, Groenpunt Road 9, Keidebees Park, Upington.

Tender documents collection and clarification venue:

Riemvasmaak Hot Springs Reception office, Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape.

Submission method: sealed envelope, deposited only in the tender box at SANParks Regional Office, Bi-Lo Office, Groenpunt Road 9, Keidebees Park, Upington.

Tender box open Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 16:00.

Tenders must be submitted on the tender documentation issued at the compulsory clarification meeting, fully completed in legible, non-erasable black ink and signed where required. Correction fluid is prohibited; corrections must be crossed out and initialled.

Envelope must be clearly marked: “SP-GK-1385/1 Renovations to chalets 1-4, Upgrade of electrical supply, Upgrade of water supply, Upgrade of sewer reticulation, upgrade of roads & Renovations to existing pools at Riemvasmaak Hot Springs”.

Returnable forms (complete and sign all):

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page.
• Form of Offer: signed tender offer.
• Record of Addenda: compliance confirmation, if any addenda were issued.
• Bills of Quantities: fully priced, all items priced, handwritten in non-erasable black ink.
• Preference Points Claim Form (2022 Regulations): claims specific goal points.
• B-BBEE certificate (DTIC or SANAS) or sworn affidavit, original or certified copy, to support claimed points.
• Consolidated B-BBEE certificate for trusts, consortia or joint ventures (SANAS accredited provider).
• Proof of CSD registration.
• Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing in the Building/Civil/Construction field, issued by the Department of Labour, Compensation Fund or a licensed mutual association (e.g. FEM).

Late tenders and email submissions will not be accepted, for any reason.

Evaluation stages: functionality, then price and preference points.

Functionality: minimum score of 17 out of 24 points required, otherwise disqualification. Detailed criteria and point system in Clause C3.11 of the Tender Data.

Price and preference: 80/20 preference point system applies (tender value of R50 million or less, all taxes included), evaluated under the PPPFA and 2022 Regulations.

Specific goal points (up to 20):

• Black ownership: valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit showing percentage Black ownership.
• EME / QSE status: valid certificate or affidavit indicating enterprise type.
• Locality: verifiable proof of a business address in the Northern Cape older than 2 years, e.g. municipal or Eskom account; or rental/lease agreement in the company's name with proof of payment for the month lease commenced and proof prior to closing; or ownership of business premises with a municipal account confirming a 2-year address.

Bidders not located in the Northern Cape and not EMEs or QSEs may still tender but score zero for specific goals.

Risk assessment (pass/fail, any unacceptable risk disqualifies):

Technical risks: experience on comparable projects in the past 5 years; contractual commitments and quality of performance on comparable projects in the past 5 years; suitably qualified and experienced human resources; attendance of the compulsory clarification meeting by a suitably qualified representative.

Commercial risks: rates tendered, bank rating, financial capability and capacity, access to sufficient financial resources, absence of current or impending legal action affecting financial standing or delivery, auditor's financial report proving current liquidity, and financial statements.

Contract participation goals: none. CIDB B.U.I.L.D. programme: none.

Scope of works at Riemvasmaak Hot Springs:

• Renovations of chalets 1 to 4.
• Upgrade of electrical supply.
• Upgrade of sewer reticulation.
• Upgrade of roads.
• Renovations to existing pools.

Site is at Riemvasmaak Hot Springs, Northern Cape. The bidder must inspect the site as part of the compulsory clarification meeting.

Site inspection is part of the compulsory clarification meeting; bidders must examine the site and its surroundings, including quantities, nature of work and materials, access, and risks. Attendance by a suitably qualified representative is mandatory.

Tender document deposit: R300.00, non-refundable, payable in cash only at document collection. No EFT facilities.

Pricing: full Bills of Quantities must be priced (all items), handwritten in black ink; lump sum for Preliminary & General as priced.

Financial capacity assessment: commercial risk evaluation considers rates tendered, bank rating, financial capability and capacity, access to resources to meet guarantees and warranties, absence of legal action, auditor's financial report proving liquidity, and financial statements.

CIDB grading:

• Tenderer must be registered with the CIDB, or capable of being registered before evaluation, with a contractor grading designation of 6GB or higher, or a value determined under Regulation 25(1B) or 25(7A) of the CIDB Regulations.
• Joint ventures: every member registered with the CIDB; lead partner must have 6GB or higher, or not lower than one level below the required designation with required recognition status; combined grading equal to or higher than 6GB.

CSD: registration on National Treasury's Central Supplier Database.

Tax: must be tax compliant at award stage.

COIDA: valid Letter of Good Standing in Building/Civil/Construction field from the Department of Labour, Compensation Fund or licensed mutual association (e.g. FEM).

B-BBEE: as per specific goals evidence above; consolidated certificate for trusts/consortia/JVs.

Clarification meeting attendance is a compliance requirement (see importantDates).

Bidder will be assessed on commercial risk over the construction period: ability to deliver works, fulfil guarantees and warranties, financial viability. The employer may request further information within 7 calendar days; failure to respond disqualifies.

Functionality: minimum 17/24 points. Price and preference: 80/20 system. Responsiveness criteria: compliance with eligibility, proper submission (handwritten black ink, no correction fluid), SBD 1, signed Form of Offer, Record of Addenda, fully priced BoQs, compulsory briefing attendance, CSD registration, tax compliance, COIDA Letter of Good Standing. Additional documents may be requested within 7 calendar days (e.g. proof of CSD, record of addenda, initialled corrections). Specific goals require Preference Points Claim Form, B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, and locality proof. Risk assessment: technical and commercial criteria, any unacceptable risk disqualifies. Contract participation goals: none.